California Community Colleges Access and Continuity for Deported Students Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the California Community Colleges Access and Continuity for Deported Students Act, aims to allow California community college students who have been deported or departed the U.S. after January 1, 2025, to continue their education online. It would exempt these students from paying nonresident tuition for up to three years if they meet specific criteria, including providing documentation of their departure and re-enrolling in an online program. The bill also outlines provisions for retaining residency status and applying for financial aid upon returning to in-person education at a community college.
Key provisions
- Exempts deported students from paying nonresident tuition for up to three years if they meet specific criteria.
- Requires students to provide documentation of their departure and reason for leaving.
- Allows students to continue their education in online programs.
- Establishes a process for retaining residency status upon returning to in-person education.
- Permits deported students to apply for financial aid upon re-enrollment.
- The exemption applies to students who were not paying nonresident tuition at the time of departure.
- The bill is effective immediately as an urgency statute.
- Provides for state reimbursement for any costs associated with the program.
Who is affected
- California Community College Students
- Deported Students
- California Community Colleges
- Immigrants
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